Beyoncé released her first solo album, Dangerously in Love, in 2003. Columbia Records issued the album on June 23, 2003, while Beyoncé was still a member of Destiny’s Child. The project established her as a major solo artist rather than merely the lead singer of a successful group.
The album included “Crazy in Love,” featuring Jay-Z, and “Baby Boy,” featuring Sean Paul. Both songs became major international hits, and “Crazy in Love” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album itself also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Dangerously in Love was especially important at the Grammy Awards. At the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004, Beyoncé won five awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song.
The album’s title is sometimes confused with later Beyoncé releases because her catalog includes several albums with emotionally dramatic titles. Dangerously in Love was her debut solo studio album, released between Destiny’s Child projects.